Liverpool silverware secured as Burnley beaten in final by wonder goal

Liverpool won the Lancashire FA Senior Cup after beating Burnley 1-0 in the final on Wednesday night thanks to a spectacular strike from James Norris.

Leighton Clarkson had already seen a penalty saved when the forward broke the deadlock with a stunning volley into the top corner from the edge of the box. And it was no more than the young Reds, having dominated from start to finish against the Clarets. deserved as they ended their under-23s season with silverware.

Naming a strong side featuring the likes of Tyler Morton, Conor Bradley and Rhys Williams, Liverpool started brightly and were unfortunate not to take an early lead as Jarell Quansah headed over from a corner, before Jack Bearne headed straight at Sam Waller.

The Burnley goalkeeper was called into action again soon after to deny Bearne as the forward unleashed a fierce shot at goal from Norris’ lay-off, which the shot-stopper parried before gathering at the second attempt.

Marcelo Pitaluga had little to do for the majority but was called into action to save from Joe McGlynn when the Burnley forward broke through one-on-one, before saving from Max Thompson with his feet. However, Liverpool remained on top as they continued to knock at the door with Fidel O’Rourke dragging a shot off-target, Clarkson firing over the bar from distance and Norris scuffing a volley wide.

O’Rourke went close once again before the interval, only to see his close-range effort blocked from Owen Beck’s cross, before Morton shot narrowly wide from the edge of the box and Norris fired a good chance over.

Liverpool had a glorious chance to open the scoring after the restart as Bearne was brought down in the box. However, Clarkson was unable to take advantage as Waller guessed correctly,